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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Flight attendant reveals the most disgusting habits passengers have
As millions of Britons prepare to pack their bags for summer getaways, a new report has revealed many plane passengers are also bringing some rather unsavoury in-flight habits on board. Research from travel insurance specialists AllClear has unveiled that a whopping 70 per cent of British air passengers admit to unhygienic behaviour while flying. From bare feet on seats to plucking eyebrows mid-flight and to shoeless trips to the loo, not only do these habits make fellow passengers uncomfortable but they may also contribute to the spread of germs and bacteria inside the cabin. Two former flight attendants spoke with AllClear to lift the lid on the least sanitary parts of the plane – and the habits they've seen first-hand. Among the worst offenders are seatback pockets – which 3 in 10 passengers (30 per cent) still use to store snacks and personal items, despite their reputation for harbouring germs and 'rarely being cleaned' in between flights. One ex-attendant recalled: 'Sometimes dirty nappies and used sick bags would be left in seat pockets. Where possible, travellers should try to store snacks in resealable containers and sanitise their hands if they use the pockets.' Next on the list are tray tables. They're not only used for meals but also for everything, from laptops to nappy changes – and these surfaces are rarely given a proper clean. One former flight attendant said: 'Tray tables are probably among the most unsanitary parts [of the plane] – cleaners would often use the same cloth for every table.' Tray tables are not only used for meals but also for everything from laptops to nappy changes - and these surfaces are rarely given a proper clean Almost 1 in 5 travellers (19 per cent) admitted to resting their heads directly on them without sanitising first – a habit most common among Gen Z passengers, who are four times more likely to do so than passengers aged 55 and over. Another option for flyers to avoid resting their face on the tray table, seat or any other surface is by bringing a neck pillow to lean on and get some rest whilst travelling. The experts do recommend keeping the neck pillow clean and giving it a wash after every trip so no germs and dirt can build up. Meanwhile, 13 per cent of passengers admit to visiting the plane toilet in just socks – or worse, barefoot. One ex-flight attendant noted: 'The flooring where the trolleys are kept is one of the areas that doesn't get cleaned as much.' Instead, travellers could use disposable slippers or airplane-provided socks. One in 10 travellers admit to resting their feet on the seat or armrest in front, 6 per cent say they've plucked their own hairs mid-flight. Most shockingly, 6 per cent of passengers fess up to changing a baby's nappy directly on a tray table or seat. Letitia Smith, head of communications at AllClear, said: 'Travelling the world to discover new cultures and cuisines is something many of us look forward to, especially over the summer. But staying healthy during the journey is important.' 'Simple habits, such as using hand sanitiser, bringing protective footwear or avoiding personal grooming in shared spaces, can make a big difference. We want people to enjoy their holidays without picking up illnesses that could potentially be avoided.' It comes as a flight attendant has revealed three annoying habits that she believes should be made 'illegal' on plane journeys. Dallas-based air hostess Cher Killough, who has worked in the industry for five years, recently took to TikTok to call out bad in-flight etiquette – including three of her biggest passenger pet peeves. According to Cher, the most irritating behaviour is 'manspreading' or, more specifically, 'manspreading when you're in a middle seat'.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Bloomberg
Pan American Airways Is Back, But It's Not What It Seems
A small gaggle of former Pan American World Airways flight attendants stood by a window in Terminal 7 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, craning their necks and holding up phones. There were a few audible gasps and a soft cry of 'Oh gosh, there it is' as the plane came into view. Several of the women teared up as the jet finally slid past the window, its fin bearing the unmistakable cobalt-blue meatball of the Pan Am logo. The former flight attendants—and several dozen fellow passengers—were at JFK on Tuesday to board the plane, a chartered Boeing 757 that's being billed as a 'Pan Am journey by private air.' Over 12 days the plane will travel from New York to Bermuda and then on to Lisbon, Marseille, London, and Shannon, Ireland, before returning to New York City. The plane itself, which has capacity for 50 passengers, features fully reclinable lie-back seats, personal devices from which to stream entertainment options, as well as an open bar and chef-prepared meals served by attendants dressed in full Pan Am regalia. The trip cost $59,950 per person for double occupancy, $5,600 more for single occupancy.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Delta flight attendants slammed by new mom for their behavior... do you agree with her
A furious new mom slammed Delta flight attendants for not being 'mom friendly' after a flight she took with her newborn baby. Valentina Miranda took to social media after the frustrating experience and shared that she got up during the flight with her three-month-old to 'move away from the rest of the passengers to soothe her.' When the new mom got up to soothe her baby, a flight attendant asked her to leave the area, informing her it was only for the crew. 'As I walked away she whispered "you're technically not allowed to just be standing" while the seat belt sign was not on,' Valentina continued. 'Moments later, she's chatting it up with another passenger in the crew only area for over 10 min. She wasn't a mom and it showed,' she concluded. The post has since been deleted, but it generated over 600 comments and almost 300 likes while it was live. Some commenters agreed with Miranda and said she should have been treated with more grace as a new mom with a tiny infant. Others disagreed and said the flight attendant who scolded her was just doing her job and trying to keep passengers' safe. Although it may be a nuisance to fly with a baby, infants over seven days old are allowed to fly on Delta Air Lines. Children under the age of two can also travel with an adult over the age of 18 years old. Parents do not need to purchase a seat for children under two. Babies on airplanes have divided passengers for years, with the topic widely debated on social media. In a Reddit thread posted last year, hundreds of users sounded off on whether it was 'selfish' to bring a baby on board a plane. 'Yes. Parents have no choice but to listen to their children's cries but it is incredibly selfish and stupid to force everyone else to suffer with you,' one user argued. 'Yes, it's absolutely selfish. There's no reason to go on a vacation with a young baby,' another agreed. 'Only exception for me would be if there was family emergency. I just always get the vibe that the vacation parents are the type to think their life will just be the same after having a baby.' However, some stuck up for parents who have to bring their babies on flights with one writing, 'I don't like kids but I understand that they need to travel, especially if they are really young and can't be away from their parents. 'When there's a crying baby, I just tune it out. Flying is not a comfortable or luxury experience anyways, the chairs are too small and too close together, the airlines are the selfish ones.' 'Depends. If it is a travel for fun, then absolutely yes. If it is an important thing like a medical emergency for instance, then it's not selfish but an unfortunate necessity,' another noted. Airlines have begun to offer alternatives to those who don't want children on their flights, as Japan Airlines launched a feature where passengers can see where babies are seated when booking their tickets. A popular 'momfluencer' slammed the airline for alienating parents and children, arguing that if you're not flying private, you have to accept you could sit next to anyone. A Norwegian airline also hopped on the trend by announcing an 'Adults Only' section on flights where children are banned.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EasyJet cabin crews in Spain to go on strike next week
EasyJet cabin crews in Spain will go on strike over their pay for three days next week. The USO union in said the industrial action would take place from Wednesday 25 June to Friday 27 June. It said more than 650 flight attendants – based in Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca – could be involved. However, the airline said it intended to operate normally and hoped to avoid any disruption. The union said cabin crews earn much less in Spain than in other countries. It added that the aim of the strike was "to level the crews' working and wage conditions in Spain with the ones at other bases of the company in Europe". Read more from Sky News:Israeli tanks 'kill 51 people waiting for aid' A spokesperson for the airline said it would do everything possible to minimise the impact of the strikes. They added that easyJet employed crews in eight different countries "on local terms and conditions". Regulations in Spain compel airline workers to provide a minimum level of service during industrial action to limit disruption.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Easyjet cabin crew announce summer strike in Spain
Easyjet's cabin crews based in Spain will go on strike for three days beginning on June 25 to demand higher wages, the USO union said on Tuesday, as the holiday season gets underway. The airline intends to operate normally during those days, a spokesperson said, adding the company would do everything possible to minimise the impact. In its statement, the union said 657 flight attendants who are based in Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca, could be involved in the action. EasyJet cabin crews earn much less in Spain than in other countries, according to the union. 'The strike's goal is to level the crews' working and wage conditions in Spain with the ones at other bases of the company in Europe,' it said. Regulation in Spain forces airline workers to provide minimum services during labour action, limiting any disruption. This is a breaking story, more to follow.
